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Here are some of the most recent news articles published by AHDB about beef genetics

New tool will help beef producers breed more environmentally friendly cattle | AHDB

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

AHDB has launched a new genetic tool that measures the potential of an animal to reduce the carbon footprint of suckler beef through improved herd efficiencies.

Beef market update: Beef from the dairy herd continued to bolster domestic supply in 2024 | AHDB

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Becky Smith gives an update on the influence of beef x dairy on the national herd and beef supply.

Breeding decisions: More than just choosing a breed | AHDB

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Harriet Bunning, AHDB’s Lead Animal Genetics Expert, shares the latest news on National Beef Evaluations.

Long-term trends in breeding choices on the dairy farm | AHDB

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Over the last ten years, we have seen changes in the output of the dairy herd, with industry strategies moving to reduce dairy bull calves and a significant increase in dairy beef. BCMS data allows us to see the impact of these initiatives in calf registration numbers.

Genetic trends in beef sires used on dairy cows | AHDB

Monday, 5 February 2024

We estimate that, in 2023, over half of the prime beef animals finished in the UK had a dairy dam. This means that breeding decisions made by dairy farmers are having a huge impact on the beef industry. Below, we explore what this means in practice.